The final video in the series, Cow-Side Investigation, Part Three: Stalls and Their Dimensions, discusses proper stall design and dimensions. Viewers will learn the purpose of the neck rail and brisket locator, discover the "Six Freedoms for Stall Design" (see below) and learn how simple changes to your stall’s design can greatly increase cow comfort and milk production while also reducing lameness.

Experienced veterinarian Dr. Neil Anderson's criteria for stall design include the following six "freedoms" for cows:

"Freedom to stretch their front legs forward."

"Freedom to lie on their sides with unobstructed space for their neck and head."

"Freedom to rest their heads against their sides without hindrance from a partition."

"Freedom to rest with their legs, udder, and tails on the platform."

"Freedom to stand or lie without fear or pain from neck rails, partitions, or supports."

"Freedom to rest on a clean, dry and soft bed."

To learn more about maximizing cow comfort, watch the Cow-Side Investigation video series or visit Progressive Dairyman's Cow Comfort blog.